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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 19, 2011 Page 3 1 setback of 2'. She indicated that the existing driveway goes into the location of the proposed 2 new garage of 32 x 24, or 768 square feet. 3 4 Commissioner Heinis asked if the proposed garage would increase the coverage of the lot 5 beyond the limitations contained in the Ordinance. 6 7 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes replied that the property owner would still be within the 8 City's limit of 35% lot coverage. 9 10 Chair Jensen requested that the property owner explain why they want the additional garage area 11 and/or why they want the extra length and to submit a more accurate sketch of the new garage. 12 He indicated that time is of the essence if this matter is to be heard by the Planning Commission 13 at a public hearing in August. 14 15 3. U-HAUL—3829 FOSS ROAD 16 17 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated that U-Haul Company is proposing to partner with 18 the owner of the St. Anthony mini-storage to provide rental trucks to the clients using the mini- 19 storage facility. She advised that the rental trucks would be stored behind the building in an 20 alley, out of sight of the public. She added that this would be an allowed use in this Zoning 21 District and would require that all exterior storage be screened. 22 23 Mr. Joel Cornell,Area Field Manager for U-Haul Company of Minnesota, appeared before the 24 Planning Commission and stated that the majority of people using storage facilities are already 25 renting trucks and this would provide a convenient method for people to rent a truck. He 26 indicated that he would be responsible for maintaining the equipment and only small repairs 27 would be done on site, such as changing a tire. He explained that it is anticipated he would have 28 an average of two or three trucks on site and the proposal would not be adding any more rental 29 trucks to the area; rather, the proposal would reduce the travel distance of their trucks and 30 considerably reduce the wear and tear on their trucks. 31 32 Commissioner Heinis suggested that photos depicting the location of where the trucks will be 33 stored be submitted at the time of the public hearing. 34 35 Mr. Cornell agreed and stated that he would also include a U-Haul truck in the photo. 36 37 Commissioner Niccum suggested that the applicant also submit one of the U-Haul rental forms 38 showing the different sizes of vehicles available and which ones will be rented out of this space. 39 He asked if trailers would be available for rental. 40 41 Mr. Cornell replied that trailers would be available for rental. 42 43 Chair Jensen stated that it appears staff will be making a determination as to whether an 44 application is required for the proposed use and whether further action is required by the 45 Planning Commission and/or City Council. 46